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Chocolate ice cream vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chocolate ice cream and Fast food?

  • Chocolate ice cream is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Fast food is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 34% more.
  • Chocolate ice cream has 13 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fast food. While Chocolate ice cream has 118µg of Vitamin A RAE, Fast food has only 9µg.

We used Ice creams, chocolate and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +75.8%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -77%
Contains more Copper +11.6%
Contains more Iron +229%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.2%
Contains more Zinc +334.5%
Contains more Manganese +155%
Contains more Selenium +712%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +75.8%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -77%
Contains more Copper +11.6%
Contains more Iron +229%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.2%
Contains more Zinc +334.5%
Contains more Manganese +155%
Contains more Selenium +712%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +715.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +654.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2385.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +285.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.53
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +715.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +654.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2385.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +285.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.53

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +44.9%
Contains more Protein +334.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Equal in Fats - 12.01
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Water +44.9%
Contains more Protein +334.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Equal in Fats - 12.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +309.8%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +309.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate ice cream Fast food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 27g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 3.8g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 11g 12.01g Fast food
Carbs 28.2g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 216kcal 297kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 25.36g 4.88g Fast food
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g Fast food
Calcium 109mg 62mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 29mg 27mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 134mg Fast food
Potassium 249mg 197mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 331mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.135mg 0.121mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 2.5µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 416IU 51IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 9µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 8IU 2IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.53mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.212mg Fast food
Folate 16µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 34mg 33mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.8g 4.493g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate ice cream Fast food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chocolate ice cream
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.307g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/nutrients
  2. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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